If I see one more light that's fading
Hear about one more broken dream
Pray for just one more faith that's dying
It's one too many
And if I see one more child walking
Just one more mile for water
If I wait one more minute longer
It's one too many
When I think of what could be
If we let our hearts believe
That it takes just one
Just one could turn this all around
And if we're living history
How will they think of you and me
If it takes just one, just one
What if, what if, what if I'm the one?
It takes one, takes one, one
It takes one, takes one, one
It takes one, takes one
If I hear one more widow crying
'Cause there's no one by her side
And if I see one more family breaking
It's one too many
If there's one thing that I'm sure of
If there's one thing that I know
You could be one in a sea of faces
Or you could be one more chance for hope
When I think of what could be
If we let our hearts believe
That it takes just one
Just one could turn this all around
And if we're living history
How will they think of you and me
If it takes just one, just one
What if, what if, what if I'm the one?
I see a nation without any walls
A beautiful haven for one and for all
I see a day when people are free
When shackles are broken and fall to the street
A voice, a cry, call out from on high
The first one of many, go lay down your life
When I think of what could be
If we let our hearts believe
That it takes just one
Just one could turn this all around
And if we're living history
How will they think of you and me
If it takes just one, just one
What if, what if, what if I'm the one?
It takes one, takes one, one
(What if you're the one)
It takes one, takes one, one
It takes one, takes one
(What if I'm the one)
It takes one, takes one, one
(What if you're the one)
It takes one, takes one, one
It takes one, takes one
"The One" by Brandon Heath is a powerful song that speaks to the heart and challenges us to be the one who makes a difference in the world. The lyrics are filled with emotion and a call to action, urging us to see the needs around us and be the hands and feet of Jesus.
The song begins with a reflection on the brokenness and pain we see in the world. It talks about fading lights, broken dreams, and dying faith. It's a reminder that there is so much hurt and suffering all around us, and it can be overwhelming. But then it says, "It's one too many." This line is a call to action, a recognition that we can't just sit idly by and watch. We have to do something.
As Christians, we are called to be the light in the darkness, to bring hope to the hopeless. The song continues with powerful imagery of a child walking for miles to get water, and a widow crying with no one by her side. These are the real-life struggles that many people face every day, and the song challenges us to be the one to make a difference.
The lyrics suggest that it only takes one person to turn things around, to bring about change. It says, "What if, what if, what if I'm the one?" This line is both a challenge and an invitation. It's a challenge to each one of us to examine our own hearts and ask ourselves if we are willing to be the one who steps up and makes a difference. And it's an invitation to join in the work that God is doing in the world, to be a part of His plan for redemption and restoration.
The theme of being the one who makes a difference is echoed throughout Scripture. In Matthew 25:35-40, Jesus tells a parable about the final judgment, where He separates the sheep from the goats based on how they treated the least of these. He says, "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." This passage reminds us that when we serve others, we are serving Jesus Himself.
Another verse that relates to the theme of the song is Isaiah 6:8, where Isaiah responds to God's call by saying, "Here am I. Send me!" This verse is a powerful example of someone who is willing to be the one to step up and answer God's call to make a difference in the world. It's a reminder that we are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus, to be willing to go wherever He sends us and do whatever He asks of us.
"The One" by Brandon Heath is a song that challenges us to see the needs around us and be the one who makes a difference. It reminds us that we have the power to bring hope and healing to a hurting world. So let's be the one who steps up, who shows love and compassion, and who shines the light of Jesus in the darkness.
